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REPORTING PERIOD: AUGUST 10-16, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS ● No new confirmed case reported● Total of 73 contacts including 26 HCWs under 21 days follow up● A total of 159 confirmed cases including 46 deaths reported● Cumulative Case Fatality Rate (CFR): 29% (46/159)● Two counties are currently in outbreak SITUATIONAL CONTEXT Lassa fever (LF) is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness that is…

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REPORTING PERIOD: JUL 27-AUG 2, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS ● Two (2) new confirmed case reported from Bong and Nimba Counties● Sixteen (16) contacts including 8 healthcare workers (HCWs) line listed● Total of 50 contacts including 26 HCWs under 21 days follow up● A total of 157 confirmed cases including 46 deaths reported● Cumulative Case Fatality Rate (CFR): 29% (46/157)● Two counties are…

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